Parking
www.BatesTech.edu/Parking
It is the responsibility of every Bates student to follow all parking rules and regulations. Check the website for detailed information. Parking permits are required for parking on any school property or in any official parking place and can be obtained from Campus Public Safety. The parking permit application is available on the website. You can obtain your permit from Campus Public Safety. www.BatesTech.edu/Safety.
Parking Fines
- No valid permit displayed: $25
- Parking in area not authorized by permit: $25
- Blocking or obstructing traffic or impeding college operations*: $50
- Parking in reserved staff space without authorization: $50
- Handicapped parking violation (RCW 46.19.050): $450
- Parking adjacent to fire hydrant: $25
- Parking in fire lane: $25
- Parking in zone or area marked "no parking": $25
- Traffic Fines*:
- Speeding: $40-$85
- Reckless/negligent driving: $40-$100
- First offense: Parking privileges on all campuses revoked
*Fine to be reduced 50 percent if paid within five days of citation issuance.
Parking Fine Appeal
Parking fines, penalties and permit revocations may be appealed in some cases. A written appeal with specific details should be submitted to the Campus Public Safety Sergeant within five business days of receipt of the citation. If denied, the decision may be appealed to the Director of Safety and Security for review. The decision of the Director of Safety and Security shall be final. Repeated or continued violations may result in having parking privileges revoked and/or vehicle impoundment at the owner's expense.